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Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead
Hempstead, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 173-A Fulton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550 · Phone: (516) 483-6259 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead is a private for-profit trade school in Hempstead, NY offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead has an 88.7% completion rate, above the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $8,254 and median earnings of $17,378 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead is $34,183, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 15.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $33,960 | $35,760 | $58,320 |
| Skincare specialists | $33,510 | $42,910 | $63,280 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 59 | $17,578 | $18,163 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 52 | $17,578 | $18,163 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead is a private for-profit trade school located in Hempstead, NY, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The school's two program families are cosmetology and esthetics, with cosmetology (59 completers) and esthetician training (52 completers) representing its most common credentials.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 88.7%, which is above the state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,254, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,378. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,183, and 15.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body has demonstrated financial need.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, program-specific training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a broad associate degree path, though whether these programs fit a career-changer's schedule or format is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with NACCAS directly and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most up-to-date federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers cosmetology and esthetician programs, with 59 cosmetology completers and 52 esthetician completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 88.7%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,254, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,378.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $34,183, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding structures compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (516) 483-6259 or visit https://www.libs.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review detailed federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?192484.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; the school offers focused cosmetology and esthetician training, so contacting the school directly can clarify scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or New York's cosmetology licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead at (516) 483-6259 or through its website, https://www.libs.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?192484 to compare similar programs.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.